to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
busy; having no (free) time
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
bento; Japanese box lunch
bento; Japanese box lunch
contradiction; inconsistency
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
retreating figure; appearance from behind
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
fiercely; ferociously; furiously; resolutely
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to be curious; to wonder; to marvel
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
to attack; to assault; to assail
getting mixed up in; getting embroiled in; involvement; entanglement; by-blow
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern